Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience Workshops And Seminars
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Skills Abilities Languages And Special Attributes
Education And Experience
Publications
Languages
Certification
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Codjo Azonvide

Codjo Azonvide

Bonn

Summary

Hardworking bringing years of expertise in microbiology, biochemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Medical Clinical Lab

IMGM Laboratories
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • QPCR test, HPLC, Flow Cytometry&FACS, NGS, Laboratory organization, quality standards (ISO/CAP/CLIA), PCR for SARS-Cov-2, RNA Extraction, Tecan automated, RT-qPCR, Training of new employees, Control of the quality standards Monitoring of consumables and monthly schedule planning

Lead Medical Technologist

Centogene Frankfurt and Munich Labs/POC-Airport
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Usage of LIMS system, Perform the validation and calibration of various diagnostic tools for qPCR and antigen test, MIC (Magnetic Induction Cycler) and Cepheid (Genexpert systems)

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

mibeg-Institut Medicine
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
  • Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
  • Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
  • Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
  • Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.
  • Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.

Assistant Quality Assurance

EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Quality Hygienic, Safety and Quality Standards, (SOP's) Hygienic, Safety and Quality Standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Foods safety
  • Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.

Research assistant

Laboratory for Immunology of Infectious and Allergic Diseases (IMMIA)
01.2011 - 09.2014
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Parasitology

University of Bonn/ University of Abomey-Calavi
Bonn, Germany/ Abomey-Calavi, Benin
10.2023

Clinical Research Associate

Mibeg-Institut
Cologne
02.2021

Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-Calavi, Benin
05.2012

Skills

  • Remote Office Availability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Troubleshooting
  • Decision-Making
  • MS Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Research
  • Team Building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office

Research Experience Workshops And Seminars

  • 04/2015 - 09/2020, Exchange program at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology (IMMIP), University Clinic Bonn, Germany, Research Topic: Identification and characterization of Wolbachia infections in Mansonella Species and Culicoides midges using multilocus sequence typing, Work: Multilocus sequence typing of Wolbachia, Isolated DNA, PCR, Vectors identification
  • 01/2011 - 09/2014, Research assistant, Laboratory for Immunology of Infectious and Allergic Diseases (IMMIA), Faculty of Science and Technique and Institute of Applied Biomedical Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
  • 03/2011 - 06/2011, Training and internship for Master degree in Laboratories of the Medical Research Council, the Gambia Unit. (Gambia), Research Topic: "Molecular Genotyping of anti-malaria drug resistance genes in children with P. falciparum clinical and in asymptomatic carrier in Benin"

Additional Information

Codjo Laurent Azonvide 10.11.2023

Skills Abilities Languages And Special Attributes

PCR-Gel eletrophoresis-DNA- Cloning-Sequencing-Real time PCR-Western blotting-FACS - ELISA-Genotyping, HTML and CSS, GraphPad Prism -BioEdit-Mega7-Blast-MS office - Endnote, good team spirit, good leadership qualities and effective communicator, Confident to take initiative and act independently, Ability to adopt and work in diverse teams, Ability to work on various projects at the same time, Fast learner, well organized and perceptive, English (Fluent in spoken and writing), German (B2 level in spoken and writing), French (Excellent in spoken and writing)

Education And Experience

  • 04/2023 - 09/2023, Deutschkurse B2 für den Beruf
  • 02/2022 - 03/2023, Head Medical Clinical Lab at IMGM Laboratories, qPCR test, HPLC, Flow Cytometry&FACS, NGS, Laboratory organization, quality standards (ISO/CAP/CLIA), PCR for SARS-Cov-2, RNA Extraction, Tecan automated, RT-qPCR, Training of new employees, Control of the quality standards Monitoring of consumables and monthly schedule planning
  • 02/2021 - 02/2022, Lead Medical Technologist at Centogene Frankfurt and Munich Labs/POC-Airport, Usage of LIMS system, Perform the validation and calibration of various diagnostic tools for qPCR and antigen test, MIC (Magnetic Induction Cycler) and Cepheid (Genexpert systems)
  • 09/2020 - 02/2021, Professional training at mibeg-Institut Medicine, Cologne in Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  • 09/2018 - 02/2021, Assistant Quality Assurance for Foods safety EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG., Quality Hygienic, Safety and Quality Standards, (SOP's) Hygienic, Safety and Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Foods safety
  • 04/2015 - 09/2018, (PhD) Exchange program at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology (IMMIP), University Clinic Bonn, Germany, Research Topic: Co-infection mansonella, Wolbachia and Mycobaterium ulcerans: potential interactions
  • 01/2011 - 09/2014, Research assistant, Laboratory for Immunology of Infectious and Allergic Diseases (IMMIA), Faculty of Science and Technique and Institute of Applied Biomedical Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
  • 09/2009 - 09/2011, Master degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Major subjects: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Enzymology
  • 03/2011 - 06/2011, Training and internship for Master degree in Laboratories of the Medical Research Council, the Gambia Unit. (Gambia), Thesis defended on "Molecular Genotyping of anti-malaria drug resistance genes in children with P. falciparum clinical and in asymptomatic carrier in Benin"
  • 09/2006 - 06/2009, Bachelor degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, Major subjects: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Enzymology and Biochemistry

Publications

Oral administration of Coenzyme Q10 protects mice against oxidative stress and neuroinflammation during experimental cerebral malaria, James N. Nyarikia, Lucy A. Ocholab Ngalla E. Jillanic, Nemwel O. Nyamweyad, Peris E. Amwayia, Dorcas S. Yolee, Laurent Azonvide, Alfred Orina Isaacg, Parasitology International journal, DOI.org/10.1016/j.parint.2019.04.010 High prevalence of Mansonella perstans infection maintained in South Benin by Culicoides milnei, Culicoides imicola, and Culicoides inornatipennis, Codjo Laurent Azonvide1 , Tomabu Adjobimey2,3, Haziz Sina1, James Nyabuga Nyariki4 and Lamine Baba-Moussa, Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, DOI: 10.5897/JPVB2022.0425 Characterization of the influence of Mansonella perstans co-infection on immunity, Codjo Laurent Azonvide1 , Tomabu Adjobimey2, Haziz Sina1 and Lamine Baba-Moussa, Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity, DOI: 10.5897/JIDI2022.0217

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

  • Certified CRA,Mibeg-Institut


Timeline

Head Medical Clinical Lab

IMGM Laboratories
02.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Medical Technologist

Centogene Frankfurt and Munich Labs/POC-Airport
02.2021 - 02.2022

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

mibeg-Institut Medicine
09.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Quality Assurance

EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG
09.2018 - 02.2021

Research assistant

Laboratory for Immunology of Infectious and Allergic Diseases (IMMIA)
01.2011 - 09.2014

Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Parasitology

University of Bonn/ University of Abomey-Calavi

Clinical Research Associate

Mibeg-Institut

Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Abomey-Calavi
Codjo Azonvide